After 15+ years of living in Boston, there are tons of things I love about this part of the country. The history, proximity to skiing, abundant seafood, and such. But there is one thing this Jersey boy still misses desparately…Bagels. Even the best bagel in Boston is a mediocre NJ/NY bagel at best.

It’s that time of year again, one of the few points in the year that people actually drink Champagne (outside of weddings and charity fundraisers). As I mentioned last year, Champagne on its own is mediocre at best. That’s why on New Year’s Eve I prefer to use it (or the more affordable Prosecco/Cava option) as a component in a cocktail. At the close of 2015, I mentioned the Seelbach and my take on it, the Seelbeer. This time around, we’re sticking with another bubbly classic, the French 75. Continue reading →

The holidays are fast approaching, which means lots of family time, whether they’re coming to you or vice versa. While the dinners are often the focal point, Gary of the Doc Elliott realizes extended stays mean breakfasts and brunches happen too. And as we all new, a little day drinking always helps bring the family together. That’s why his theme for this month’s Mixology Monday is brunch cocktails. You can read the full announcement post here, but three words sum it up. Bacon, Eggs, and Booze.